Microsoft managed to eradicate the virus network 'dangerous and complex' computers. This network used to send billions of emails every day who impersonate counterfeit or lottery.
'Botnets' Rustock consists of a million computers that infection by malicious code. This code allows hackers (hackers) to control the machines remotely using the server 'command and control'.
Owners of infected computers usually do not realize that hackers are using the computers they own.
"Computers can be infected by malware in several ways, including when the computer owner to visit sites that contain malware trap and click on a malicious ad or open an infected email," said senior Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit Richard Boscovich.
Hackers carry out attacks without the knowledge of the owner and the owner was unaware his computer has two lives, he said. Rustock reported as one of the world's largest spam botnet capable of sending 30 billion emails every day.
'Botnets' Rustock consists of a million computers that infection by malicious code. This code allows hackers (hackers) to control the machines remotely using the server 'command and control'.
Owners of infected computers usually do not realize that hackers are using the computers they own.
"Computers can be infected by malware in several ways, including when the computer owner to visit sites that contain malware trap and click on a malicious ad or open an infected email," said senior Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit Richard Boscovich.
Hackers carry out attacks without the knowledge of the owner and the owner was unaware his computer has two lives, he said. Rustock reported as one of the world's largest spam botnet capable of sending 30 billion emails every day.
According to Boscovich, email from this Rustock usually contains a Viagra ad or email that contains a winning lottery notification. Be careful
